Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Care
Aaura is a specialist staffing provider within children's residential services, committed to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic homes where young people can thrive. We provide high-quality support that promotes stability, wellbeing and positive outcomes for the young people we support.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting our young people by creating environments where they feel safe, valued and supported. All positions are subject to a robust safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, scrutiny of employment history and thorough interviews designed to identify any gaps or inconsistencies in employment records.
At Aaura, we believe that exceptional outcomes for young people are achieved through exceptional leadership. We invest heavily in the development of our teams and provide comprehensive training, regular supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. Our homes operate using a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach, ensuring that young people receive consistent, nurturing and high-quality support.
We provide support for young people aged 7 to 17 who may have experienced trauma, adversity and disruption in their lives. As a result, some young people may present behaviours that require patience, resilience, strong leadership and a therapeutic approach.
Shift Pattern
The Deputy Manager is expected to work 40 hours during Monday – Friday in line with the service needs. In addition, Deputy Managers are expected to provide leadership support to the Registered Manager and may be required to undertake administrative duties and attend meetings as required.
Driving Requirement
All staff must be willing and able to drive company vehicles to transport young people to education, activities, appointments, family contact and community-based opportunities. A full UK manual driving licence is therefore essential.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operation of the home.
- Leading shifts and providing guidance, direction and support to Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
- Ensuring the home consistently delivers high-quality support in line with legislation, regulations and Aaura policies.
- Promoting a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach throughout the home.
- Developing positive relationships with young people and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.
- Supporting staff through supervision, mentoring, coaching and role modelling best practice.
- Assisting with staff training, induction and development.
- Monitoring and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and record keeping.
- Contributing to placement planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
- Supporting the Registered Manager with audits, quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance.
- Liaising with social workers, education providers, families and other professionals.
- Supporting family contact arrangements where appropriate.
- Assisting with rota management and staffing arrangements.
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented home environment.
- Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Experience working within children's residential care.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation and therapeutic practices.
Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
- Previous experience in a Senior Support Worker or leadership position within a children's residential setting.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a positive, motivated and resilient leader who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be an excellent role model, capable of supporting staff, maintaining high standards and helping to create a stable, nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to progress into management, or for an existing Deputy Manager seeking to join a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding support for young people.
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
